Postgraduate Research

"It just felt right to be here. I felt that this is where I should be."

Eden RoseBSc Chemistry

WHY STUDY AT HULL?

The University is the birthplace of one of the most important innovations in modern times – liquid crystal displays. Today, our students are still inspired by pioneering thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and research-led teaching. In fact, you might be taught by members of the team who turned LCD into a reality.

Excellent employment prospects - 94% of our chemistry students are in work or study six months after graduating. (HESA 2017)

You'll be trained and inspired by leaders in the field across all of our subject areas - from experts in the synthesis of therapeutic compounds and cancer therapy to specialists in lab-on-a-chip miniaturised chemistry.

The University continues to invest in chemistry, with the latest mass spectrometry facilities and new resources including laser technology for elemental analysis and microfluidic fabrication capability.

CAREERS

A chemistry degree really unlocks your career options. Industrial chemist, environmental scientist, researcher and teacher are just some of the roles which are open to you. Our graduates also progress into industries such as pharmaceuticals, computing and biotechnology.

94% of chemistry graduates in work or further study within six months of graduating*

Our research

In the latest national assessment of research, 79% of our outputs were classed as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'. We have some of the best-developed research links and industrial collaborations of any chemistry group in the UK. These include projects with AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, RB (formerly Reckitt-Benckiser), Schlumberger and Unilever.